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characterizing

UK
/ˈkær.ɪk.tə.raɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɛr.ɪk.tə.raɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

characterizinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkærəktəraɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɛrɪktəraɪzɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb 'characterize'.
The characterizing traits of the novel include its vivid imagery and complex characters.
Les traits caractérisants du roman comprennent son imagerie vive et ses personnages complexes.
Additional translations
caractéristiqueS’emploie souvent comme adjectif qualifiant les traits ou propriétés distinctifs.
Synonyms
representative
descriptive
distinguishing
identifying
indicative
typifying
emblematic
illustrative
defining
characterizingnoun
characterizings
pl
UK
/ˈkær.ɪk.tə.raɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɛr.ɪk.təˌraɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as a noun referring to the act or process of describing distinctive qualities.
Accurate characterizing of the alloy is essential before fabrication.
La caractérisation précise de l’alliage est essentielle avant la fabrication.
characterizeverb

characterizing

Gerund

characterized
Past Simple
characterized
Past Participle
characterizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkær.ɪk.tə.raɪz/
US
/ˈkɛr.ɪk.tə.raɪz/
The author characterizes the protagonist as a brave and determined individual.
L’auteur caractérise le protagoniste comme un individu courageux et déterminé.
caractériserDomaine scientifique et technique.
The team characterized the alloy using X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy.
L’équipe a caractérisé l’alliage à l’aide de la diffraction des rayons X et de la microscopie électronique.
Additional translations
caractériserSouvent rendu en français par une tournure pronominale ou passive.
Synonyms
define
label
portray
represent
depict
identify
distinguish
describe

Definitions

characterizinggerund / present participle
Serving to describe the distinctive qualities or features of something.
The characterizing traits of the novel include its vivid imagery and complex characters.
characterizingnoun
The act or process of describing the distinctive qualities or features of someone or something.
Accurate characterizing of the alloy is essential before fabrication.
characterizeverb
To describe the distinctive nature or features of something.
The author characterizes the protagonist as a brave and determined individual.
To be typical or characteristic of something.
The region is characterized by its harsh climate and rugged terrain.
To determine and describe the properties or composition of a substance, organism, or phenomenon, especially in a scientific or technical context.
The team characterized the alloy using X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy.
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